Abstract: A structural lining system and a method of applying the system to the interior surface of a pipe. First, a layer of adhesive is sprayed onto the interior surface of a previously cleaned pipe. Next, strips of previously coiled unidirectional carbon fiber material are allowed to uncoil within the pipe so that side edges of the strips abut the side edges of adjacent strips and the junction where the ends of each strip come together are staggered around the pipe so that the junction for adjacent strips do not align longitudinally. If ends of the strips overlap, additional adhesive is applied between the overlapping portions. A final epoxy coating is sprayed over the strips, forming an internal liner for the pipe.

Abstract: A light weight, folding, portable jump unit for use in horse jumping constructed of durable and weather proof materials. The unit is constructed in two halves that fold together so that their flat backs are touching. Fasteners hold the unit in a folded position and handles are provided on the top of the halves as a way of carrying the unit. In use, the halves are extended so that they are aligned with each other and are placed between the traditional jumping standards. Each half is provided with a broad base so that the unit is free standing and stable. The bases are optionally provided with grommets for admitting bouquets of artificial flowers, provided with a curtain for draping over a pole that extends between the jumping standards, and with one or more flaps onto which pole are placed for further stabilizing the unit.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly arthritis. The present invention involves treatment of these conditions with an oral administration of a mixture comprised of three primary ingredients: fumaric acid and/or fumarate compounds, inorganic nickel compound(s) such as nickel sulfate, and inorganic bromide compound(s) such as potassium bromide.

Abstract: A concrete silt fence constructed of a plurality of very thin, steel reinforced concrete panels that are aligned side by side and fixed in a trench in the ground to form a fence. Each of the panels is constructed of reinforcing steel bars and concrete. The steel bars are aligned parallel to each other and centered in the neutral axis of the panel. A steel bar is provided adjacent each of the two side walls of the panel to provide shear strength to the side edges of the panel, and one or more steel bars are provided between these two outside steel bars. A thin coating of concrete is poured around the reinforcing steel bars so that each pre-cast panel contains so little concrete that it does not satisfy the American Concrete Institute's standard for minimum concrete cover of reinforcement for pre-cast concrete wall panels that are exposed to earth or weather.

Abstract: A portable drilling rig 20 for drilling water wells or installing geothermal pipe systems in the ground 22. The portable drilling rig 20 is removably mounted on a truck bed 24. The single I beam mast 30 of the rig 20 pivots to a horizontal position 32 on the truck bed 24 for transport and pivots to a vertical position 34 for drilling, or alternately, pivots to a slanted position 38 for drilling at an angle “A” into the ground 22. A swivel 78 that is normally parallel to the mast 30 is movable along the length of the mast 30. The swivel 78 can be pivoted to its non-parallel position 122 relative to the mast 30 in order to attach or remove pipe segments 126 from a drive shaft 136 provided on the swivel 78.

Abstract: The present invention is a system 100 for removing particulate matter and aerosols from a gas stream generated by gasification prior to the gas stream being used as fuel in an internal combustion device or as synthesis gas for subsequent processing. The present invention consists of removing excess ash by passing the gas stream through a high temperature cyclone separator 102, cooling the gas stream, oil scrubbing the gas to further cool it and to remove particulates and some tars, passing the gas stream through one or more vortex chambers 28 to remove additional tars, passing the gas stream through a heat exchanger 104 to cool the gas, and finally passing the gas stream through a demister 106 to remove aerosols from the gas.

Abstract: A screw 10 for securing vinyl siding 26 to wall sheathing 28 by inserting a pointed end 20 of the screw 10 through a center of a screw slot 30 provided in an edge of the siding 26. A frusto-conical tapered formed bushing 12 proved on a shaft 14 of the screw 10 adjacent to and spaced apart from a head 16 of the screw 10 so that the screw slot 30 of the siding 26 can be popped into the space between the head 10 and the bushing 12 before the screw 10 is tightened or screwed fully into a wall sheath 28. A smaller flat face 18 of the bushing 12 facing a pointed end 20 of the shaft 14 and a larger flat face 22 facing the head 16. The larger flat face 22 of the tapered formed bushing 12 being either parallel with or at an acute angle to a lower surface 24 of the head 16.

Abstract: A show pom provided with a first set of streamers extending from the two ends of a baton handle and a second set of retractable streamers that retract within the ends of the hollow baton handle. The second set of streamers are usually constructed of a different color than the first set of streamers and are retracted into the baton handle so that the second set of streamers are not visible until they are deployed by spring action out the two ends of the baton handle by depressing a trigger pin provided on the baton handle.

Abstract: A boot jack that is removably attachable to a distal end of a rod so that the individual can grasp a proximal end of the rod and use the boot jack to remove their shoes while either sitting or standing. The boot jack has a v-shaped part between which the user can place the heel of their shoe to removably engage the shoe with the boot jack. A clamping structure attaches to the v-shape part for removably securing the boot jack around the distal end of the rod so that the boot jack extends outward away from the rod at approximately a 90-degree angle from the longitudinal axis of the rod.

Abstract: A heat dissipating collar 10 for a motor 12 that consists of two identical halves 14A and 14B removably secured together at their two sets of mating ends, set 16J and 18S and set 16S and 18J. Each half 14A and 14B has a base portion 20A and 20B, respectively, with an arcuate internal surface, 22A and 22B, respectively, that rests against and receives heat from an exterior surface 24 of the motor 12. Each of the halves 14A and 14B is provided with a plurality of spaced apart, tapered fins 30 radiating outwardly from the base portions 20A and 20B so that heat received from the motor 12 by the base portions 20A and 20B is transferred from the base portions 20A and 20B to the fins 30 and dissipates to the surrounding air from the fins 30. Each fin 30 is secured to the base portion 20A or 20B of its respective half 14A or 14B and extends outward from the base portion 20A or 20B aligned with and parallel to the longitudinal axis 32 of the collar 10.

Abstract: A wall curb 10 for attachment to the exterior wall 32 of a building to removably secure a wall mounted HVAC unit 38 to the exterior surface 44 of the wall 32. The wall curb 10 serves to attach the supply air duct 34 from within the building to the supply air opening of HVAC unit 38 and to attach the return air duct 36 from within the building to a return air opening of the HVAC 38. An alternate embodiment of the invention 10A includes an outside air opening 60 with a controllable damper 62 for regulating the ratio of outside air verses return air from the building that enters the HVAC unit 38.

Abstract: A telescoping sleeved hinge for use in association with a wall mounted ironing board that allows the ironing board to pivot downward to a horizontal position where the sleeved hinge is fully retracted within itself in order to support the board, and alternately, pivot upward to a vertical position where the telescoping sleeved hinge is received within a groove provided on the underneath side of the board, allowing the board to be stored in a thin profile cabinet. The telescoping hinge allows the back of the board to pivot along a single axis within the cabinet.

Abstract: A device that is a retractable golf divot repair tool, a tool for attaching and removing soft spikes from the soles of golf shoes, and a holder for a ball marker. The present invention is provided with a case into which the pointed ends of the tool retract, and the case has an indentation provided in it to removably receive a ball marker that attaches magnetically to the indentation.

Abstract: Coatings for well screens that protect the screens from damage as they are inserted into the wellbore and once in the well, release reactive materials to react with and degrade potentially plugging materials such as drill solids, fluid filtercakes, fluid loss additives, and drilling fluids. The coatings can be specifically designed for individual well conditions and are comprised of a binder that either melts or dissolves within the wellbore and one or more reactive materials such as acids, enzymes, surfactants, chelants, oxidizers or free radical generators and the like which are released into the screen and the near wellbore area and which are effective in degrading or dissolving materials which could potentially plug the screen.

Abstract: A reusable concrete support frame removably supported by horizontal supporting beams while a concrete slab is poured on top of it to build a bridge. The frame has an angle iron end member at each end of the frame which removably engages the horizontal supporting beams at a slight angle. One of the angle iron end members is welded to two parallel, spaced apart first channel irons, and the other angle iron end member is welded to two parallel spaced apart second channel irons. The first pair of channel irons insert between the second pair and are pivotally secured to them by bolts so that the channel irons articulate relative to their corresponding mating channel irons. The channel irons can be locked together so the frame is horizontal when the concrete is poured and thereafter can be released to pivot or articulate downward to remove the frame for reuse.

Abstract: A dental instrument for gripping and placing an obturator within an opening in a tooth located in a patient's mouth when a root canal is being performed and the method for using the same. The instrument is provided with a handle that the dental professional grips and with one or more ends for removably holding a proximal end of an obturator. The instrument removably secures to the proximal end of the obturator by a male-female friction fit connection between an end of the instrument and the obturator, or alternately, by arms provided on an end of the instrument that removably grasp the obturator.